No Bear Anywhere

By Leah Gilbert

A boy seeks a bear but finds unexpected wonders instead.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 131 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Bruin sets out on a family walk, eager to spot a bear. Instead, he finds pinecones, flowers, and stones, leaving him disheartened. As they reach a cave, his hopes fade, but a surprising twist awaits. Can Bruin find joy in the unexpected and turn his day around? Discover the wonder hidden in plain sight in this charming tale of adventure and surprise.

From the publisher

A young boy learns to cope with disappointment and embrace the unexpected in this infectiously charming, beautifully illustrated picture book.When his family takes a walk on Bear Creek Trail, Bruin is determined to spot his favorite animal (a bear). Before too long, he notices something! It’s a . . . pinecone! Not a bear, but that’s okay. A few minutes later, Bruin stops again: He’s seen a . . . flower! No bear anywhere, but there’s still plenty of time. Eventually, they make it all the way to the . . . cave! But when there is no bear anywhere in the cave, Bruin is as sad as could be. Can he turn his day around, even when there’s no bear? Or, wait a minute-was a bear there, after all?! Leah Gilbert’s gorgeous art shines in this playful and charming story about finding wonder and joy in the world around us, even when life takes unexpected turns.

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